Funding Amount

US $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • Located within our 5-state region (ID, MT, OR, WA, or WY)
  • Cultural, community, and art events that bring people together based on region, personal identity, collective goals.

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Event or sponsored project must be taking place within the 5-state region
  • Must meet all of our SJF General Grant Guidelines
  • Only 1 sponsorship allowed per calendar year
  • Event must be open to the some or general public audiences (by ticket purchase, or registration)Types of events we sponsor:Fundraisers and galas for community-led organizations; we prioritize organizations that are Black led, Indigenous led, and POC led.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: We hope that organizations utilize this resource to fund their most ambitious, innovative projects that are often not supported by other funders.

Overview

The Social Justice Fund NW offers sponsorships to grassroots organizations in ID, MT, OR, WA, and WY, encouraging innovative projects often overlooked by traditional funders. Applicants must comply with specific requirements, including being within the designated region and ensuring events are accessible to the public. This initiative supports community-led efforts, particularly those led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color, fostering connections and amplifying collective action through diverse events.

NOTE: Must be a recent/current grantee of SJF (within the past two years) to apply. Please apply for sponsorship two to three months in advance of your event date
At Social Justice Fund NW, we utilize sponsorships as a way of building bridges. We hope that organizations utilize this resource to fund their most ambitious, innovative projects that are often not supported by other funders. If you are not currently an SJF grantee or haven’t received a grant from us in over 5 years, sponsorship is a great way to get more connected to the organization.
Sponsorships are available to grassroots organizations based in ID, MT, OR, WA, and WY. If you do not have 501c3 or 501c4 status, you will need a fiscal sponsor.

Eligibility

Funding Requirements:Must be located within our 5-state region (ID, MT, OR, WA, or WY) Event or sponsored project must be taking place within the 5-state region Only 1 sponsorship allowed per calendar year Event must be open to the some or general public audiences (by ticket purchase, or registration)Types of events we sponsor:Fundraisers and galas for community-led organizations; we prioritize organizations that are Black led, Indigenous led, and POC led. Cultural, community, and art events that bring people together based on region, personal identity, collective goals. Collective action events including rallies, vigils, and marches.

What Social Justice Fund Northwest actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

Grants in 2024
79
Total given
$4.85M
Median grant
$45K
Range
$6,000–$654K
  • By dollars: Washington 62%, Oregon 15%, Idaho 10%. Top recipient cities: Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Boise, ID.
  • 99% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 53% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • RVC · Seattle, WA

    Surge reproductive justice, creative justice, age up, ala garifuna women, alphabet…

    $654K

  • Lavender Rights Project · Seattle, WA

    General operating: community wealth building and daf

    $150K

  • Nomenus Inc · Grants Pass, OR

    General operating: environmental justice and daf

    $150K

  • Northwest Film Forum · Seattle, WA

    General operating: community wealth building and daf

    $150K

  • Indigenous Idaho Alliance · Boise, ID

    General operating: base building and native led organizing

    $130K

IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Grassroots
  • Social justice
  • BIPOC
  • Nonprofits

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